Responsible Vendor Trainers support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees of cannabis businesses in the Commonwealth. All Marijuana Establishments (MEs) and Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MTCs) must ensure its employees receive training from a Commission-certified Responsible Vendor Trainer to remain in compliance.

Instructional designers and related professionals who wish to become certified as trainers may apply through the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Responsible Vendor Trainers are required to be independent companies and are prohibited from being owners of, employees for, or having a controlling interest in a licensed ME or MTC. More information about certification standards are available here and under 935 CMR 500.105 (2)(b) Responsible Vendor Training.